B.SC., Botany Semester-Wise Syllabus Theory, Practicals and Model Question Papers (As Per Cbcs and Semester System) I, Ii & Iii Years W.E.F. 2015-16
B.SC., Botany Semester-Wise Syllabus Theory, Practicals and Model Question Papers (As Per Cbcs and Semester System) I, Ii & Iii Years W.E.F. 2015-16
B.SC., Botany Semester-Wise Syllabus Theory, Practicals and Model Question Papers (As Per Cbcs and Semester System) I, Ii & Iii Years W.E.F. 2015-16
w.e.f. 2015-16
(REVISED IN APRIL, 2016)
UNIT- I: MICROBIAL WORLD (Origin and Evolution of Life, Microbial diversity (12hrs)
1. Discovery of microorganisms, origin of life, spontaneous, biogenesis, Pasteur
experiments, germ theory of disease.
2. Classification of microorganisms – R.H. Whittaker’s five kingdom concept, Carl
Woese’s- Domain system.
3. Brief account of special groups of bacteria- Archaebacteria, Mycoplasma, Chlamydia,
Actinomycetes, Rickettsias and Cyanobacteria.
Suggested activity: Seminar, Quiz, debate, collection of diseased plant parts –studying
symptoms and identification of pathogen, collection and study of
fresh and marine Algae available in local area.
**Student Activities like Seminars, Assignments, Fieldwork, Study Projects, Models etc. are
Part of Curriculum for all units in all papers.
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1. Knowledge of Equipment used in Microbiology: Spirit lamp, Inoculation loop, Hot-air oven,
Autoclave/Pressure cooker, laminar air flow chamber and Incubator.
2. Preparation of liquid and solid media for culturing of microbes (Demonstration).
3. Study of viruses and bacteria using electron photo micrographs (TMV, Bacteriophage, HIV, Cocci,
Bacillus, Spirillum bacteria).
4. Gram staining technique.
5. Study of Plant disease symptoms caused by Bacteria (Citrus canker, leaf blight of rice, Angular leaf
spot of Cotton) and viruses (TMV, Bhendi vein clearing and Leaf curl of Papaya),Fungi (Late blight
of potato, Red rot of Sugarcane and Paddy blast).
6. Study of vegetative and reproductive structures of the following :
a) Cyanobacteria: Nostoc and Scytonema.
b) Algae: Oedogonium, Ectocarpus, Polysiphonia,
c) Fungi: Rhizopus, Penicillium and Puccinia .
7. Study of plant materialinfected by Fungi (Rot of tomatoes,blue and greenmoulds of Ciitrus fruits and
wheat rust(Section cutting of diseased parts of Wheat and Barberry -identification of different
spores).
8. Lichens: Morphology and of anatomy of different thalli.
9. Field Visit.
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B.Sc - SEMESTER –I
BOTANY PRACTICAL PAPER –I
Paper-1 P: Microbial Diversity, Algae and Fungi
1. Identify giving reasons two of the given Algal mixture” A". Leave your preparation for evaluation.
Draw labeled diagrams. (Slide--1mark, Diagrams--1mark, Identification--1mark)
3x 2 = 6 Marks
2. Make suitable stained preparation of the material "B" to bring out the details of internal structure--
identify giving reasons. Draw labeled diagrams and leave your preparations for evaluation.
(Slide-4 marks, diagrams-3 marks, Identification-3marks)
10 Marks
UNIT – I: BRYOPHYTES
(12hrs)
1. Bryophytes: General characters, Classification (up to classes)
2. Structure, reproduction and Life history of Marchantia, and Funaria.
3. Evolution of Sporophyte in Bryophytes.
Suggested activity: Collection of Marsilea sporocarp, Pinus needles, male and female cones,
study of Pinus pollen grains, collection of locally available economically useful timbers.
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Total : 50 Marks
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Key:
A. Bryophyta/ Pteridophyta material
B. Gymnosperm material.
C. Anatomy material.
D. Whole specimen or permanent slide of Bryophyta/ Pteridophyta
E. Whole specimen or permanent slide of Gymnosperm.
F. Whole specimen or permanent slide of wood.
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(12hrs)
1.Fundamental components of taxonomy (identification, nomenclature, classification)
2. Taxonomic resources: Herbarium- functions& important herbaria, Botanical
gardens, Flora, Keys- single access and multi-access.
3. Botanical Nomenclature- Principles and rules of ICBN (ranks and names; principle
of priority, binomial system; type method, author citation, valid-publication).
Suggested activity: Collection of locally available plants of medicinal importance, observing pollen grains
in honey, Aero palynology-collection of pollen from air using glycerin strips in different seasons.
1. Systematic study of locally available plants belonging to the families prescribed in theory
syllabus.
2. Demonstration of herbarium techniques.
3. Structure of pollen grains using whole mounts (Catharanthus, Hibiscus, Acacia, Grass).
4. Demonstration of Pollen viability test using in- vitro germination (Catharanthus).
5. Study of ovule types and developmental stages of embryo sac using permanent slides /Photographs.
6. Structure of endosperm (nuclear and cellular); Developmental stages of dicot and monocot
Embryos using permanent slides / Photographs
7. Isolation and mounting of embryo (using Symopsis / Senna / Crotalaria)
8. Field visits .
9. Study of local flora and submission of Field Note Book.
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1. Describe the given Plant specimens (A & B) in technical terms. Draw neat labeled diagrams of
twig with inflorescence, L.S. of Flower, T.s. of Ovary and floral Diagram. Give floral formula.
Identify the family.
2x 10 = 20 Marks
(Description- vegetative - 2 marks, floral – 4 marks; diagrams-3 marks, Identification-1 marks)
2. Derive the plant specimens C & D to their respective families- 2x4 = 08 marks
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Total : 50 Marks
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1. Mineral Nutrition: Essential elements (macro and micronutrients) and their role in
plant metabolism, deficiency symptoms.
2. Mineral ion uptake (active and passive transport).
3. Nitrogen metabolism- biological nitrogen fixation in Rhizobium, outlines of protein
synthesis (transcription and translation).
4. Enzymes: General characteristics, mechanism of enzyme action and factors
regulating enzyme action.
Suggested activity: Seminars, Quiz, Debate, Question and Answer sessions, observing animations of
protein biosynthesis in you tube.
1. Perform the Experiments A & B. Give the aim, principle, procedure and observation. Tabulate the
results if any. Draw labeled diagram. 2 x 15 = 30 marks
Suggested activity: Seminar, Debate, Quiz, observation of live cells and nucleus in Onion peels,
observation of Meiotic nuclei in Maize pollen. Solving Genetics problems.
Books for Reference:
1. Old, R.W. and Primrose S.B. 1994, Principles of Gene Manipulation Blackwell Science,
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London 2. Grierson, D. and Convey S.N. 1989, Plant Molecular Biology, Blackie Publishers, New
York.
2. Lea, P.J. and Leegood R.C. 1999, Plant Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, John Wiley
and Sons, London.
3. Power C.B., 1984, Cell Biology, Himalaya Publishing Co. Mumbai
4. De. Robertis and De Robertis, 1998, Cell and Moleceular Biology, K.M. Verghese and
Company .
5. Sinnott, E.W., L.C. Dunn & J. Dobshansky (1958) : Principles of Genetics (5th Edition)
McGraw Hill Publishing Co., N.Y. Toronto, London.
6. Winchester, A.M. (1958) : Genetics(3rd Edition) Oxford & IBH Publishing House,
Calcutta, Bombay, New Delhi.
7. Singleton, R.(1963) : Elementary Genetics, D. Van Nostrand Co., Ltd., Inc., N.Y. &
Affiliated East West Press (P) Ltd., New Delhi.
8. Strickberger, M.W. (1976): Genetics(2nd Edition) MacMillan Publishing Co., Inc.,
N.Y., London
9. Watson, J.D. (1977): Molecular Biology of the Gene, W.A. Benjamin, Inc., Menlo Park-
California, Reading-Massachusetts, London, Amsterdam, Don Mills, Ontario, Sydney.
10. Gardner,E.J & Snusted, D.P.(1984): Principles of Genetics (7thedition)
John Wiley & Sons, N.Y. Chichester, Brisbane, Toronto, Singapore.
11. Lewin, B. (1985) Genes VII Wiley Eastern Ltd., New Delhi, Bombay, Calcutta,
Madras, Hydrabad.
12. Allard R.W(1999): The Principles of Plant Breeding, John & Wiley and Sons.
13. Poelman J.M: Breeding Field Crops, Springer.
14. George Acquaah(2012):Principles of Plant Genetics & Breeding: Wiley-Blackwell.
1. Perform the Experiment A .Perform squash on onion root tip, prepare the slide, identify at least one
division stage. Write the procedure and draw the diagram of reported stage.
1 x 15 = 15marks
Suggested activity :Collection of different soils, studying their texture, observing polluted water
bodies, student study projects, debates on man’s activity on ecosystem and biodiversity conservation
methods, visiting a nearest natural vegetation area. Visit to NGO, working in the field of biodiversity
and report writing; to study Honey Bees and plants yielding honey.
1. Daubenmire, R.F. ( ): Plants & Environment (2nd Edn.,) John Wiley & Sons., New York
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2. Puri, .G.S. (1960): Indian Forest Ecology (Vol.I & II) Oxford Book Co., New Delhi &
Calcutta.
3. Billings, W.B. (1965): Plants and the Ecosystem Wadsworth Publishing Co., Inc., Belmont.
4. Misra, R. (1968): The Ecology work Book Oxford & INH Publishing Co., Calcutta
5. Odum E.P. (1971): Fundamentals of Ecology (2nd Edn.,) Saunders & Co., Philadelphia &
Natraj Publishers, Dehradun.
6. Odum E.P. (1975): Ecology By Holt, Rinert & Winston.
7. Oosting, H.G. (1978): Plants and Ecosystem Wadworth Belmont.
8. Kochhar, P.L. (1975): Plant Ecology. (9th Edn.,) New Delhi, Bombay, Calcutta-226pp.,
9. Kumar, H.D. (1992): Modern Concepts of Ecology (7th Edn.,) Vikas Publishing Co., New
Delhi.
10. Kumar H.D. (2000): Biodiversity & Sustainable Conservation Oxford & IBH Publishing
10. Co Ltd. New Delhi.
11. Newman, E.I. (2000): Applied Ecology Blackwell Scientific Publisher, U.K.
12. Chapman, J.L&M.J. Reiss (1992): ecology (Principles & Applications). Cambridge
University Press, U.K.
13. Cain, S.A . (1944): Foundations of Plant Geography Harper & Brothers, N.Y.
14. Mani, M.S (1974): Ecology & Biogeography of India Dr. W. Junk Publishers, The Haque
15. Good, R. (1997): The Geography of flowering Plants (2nd Edn.) Longmans, Green &
Co., Inc., London & Allied Science Publishers, New Delhi
1. Study of instruments used to measure microclimatic variables; soil thermometer, maximum and
minimum thermometer, anemometer, psychrometer, rain gauze, and lux meter.
2. Permeability (percolation; total capacity as well as rate of movement) of different soil samples.
3. Determination of soil pH
4. Study of morphological and anatomical adaptations of hydrophytes and xerophytes (4 each)
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5. Determination of minimal quadrat size for the study of herbaceous vegetation in the college campus
by species area curve method
6. Study of Phytoplankton and macrophytes from water bodies.
6. Study of species diversity index of vegetation.
7. Estimation of Primary Productivity of an ecosystem
8. To study field vegetation with respect to stratification, canopy cover and composition.
9. Study of plants included in agro forestry and social forestry.
10. To locate the hotspots, phyto geographical regions and distribution of endemic plants
in the map of India.
11. The following practical should be conducted in the Field/lab with the help of photo-
graphs, herbarium, Floras, Red data book- Study of endangered plants species, critically endangered
plants species, vulnerable plant species and monotypic endemic genera of India.
3. Experiment A = 10 Marks
SEMESTER-VI: Electives
Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education
w.e.f. 2015-16 (Revised in April 2016)
III B. Sc - BOTANY SYLLABUS SEMESTER- VI
PAPER – VII – ELECTIVE [(A) or (B) or (C)]
Paper VII-(A): ORGANIC FARMING & SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE
Total hours of teaching 60hrs @ 3hrs per week
2. Choice of varieties.
3. Propagation-seed, planting materials and seed treatments, water
management
4. Green manuring, composting- principles, stages, types and factors,
composting methods, Vermi composting
5. Bulky organic manures, concentrated organic manures, organic preparations,
organic amendments and sludges.
6. Bio-fertilizers- types, methods of application, advantages and disadvantages,
standards for organic inputs- fertilizers
2. Weed management
3. Standards for organic inputs- plant protection.
Suggested Activities: Preparation of Vermicompost in small scale, observing sewage sludge disposal
mechanisms in urban/semi urban areas, studying the usage, of green manures, neem oil, neem cake,
pongamia oil in organic farming, livestock component in various farming methods, visiting an Apiculture
center, drawing various terrace farming models
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Paper-VII-A : Practical
Semester – VI, Paper-VII-A : Organic Farming and Sustainable Agriculture
Total hours of teaching 30 hrs @ 2 hrs per week
6. Preparation of vermicompost.
11. Study project report under supervision of lecturer – farm manure preparation/vermi-compost// /waste
management// green manures/ mushroom cultivation / nutrient requirements of vegetables
Expected domain skills to be achieved: Performing Soil analysis, soil enrichment methods, composting
procedure, recycling of wastes, use of waste materials in mushroom cultivation, understanding nutrient
requirement of various crops, identifying various methods of keeping soil health
TOTAL: 50 marks
4. .Green house - mist chamber, shed root, shade house and glass house for
propagation.
Suggested Activities: Raising a nursery, managing it, studying and drawing various land scaping designs,
practicing layering methods, using shade nets to protect horticultural crops, practicing indoor gardening
techniques, visiting florists and recording their methods of prolonging vase life of commercial cut flowers.
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1. Tools, implements and containers used for propagation and nursery techniques.
2. Propagation by cutting, layering, budding and grafting
3. Seed propagation- preparation of portable trays, seed treatments, sowing and seedling production.
4. Identification and description of annuals, herbaceous perennials, climbers, creepers, foliage and
flowering shrubs, trees, palms, ferns, ornamental grasses; cacti and succulents..
5. Planning and designing of gardens, functional uses of plants in the landscape
6. Preparation of land for lawn and planting.
7. Identification of commercially important flower crops and their varieties.
8. Propagation practices in flower crops, sowing of seeds and raising of seedlings of annuals.
9. Use of chemicals and other compounds for prolonging the vase life of cut flowers.
10. Grading, packing and marketing of cut flowers.
11. Visit to commercial nurseries and commercial tissue culture laboratory
12. Study project under supervision of lecturer – nursery/ornamental flowers/ plants/lawn designing/
landscape designing
Expected domain skills to be achieved: Ability to use a variety of garden tools and implements,
proficiency in layering and grafting techniques (cleft grafting and bud grafting), land scape drawings using
computers, raising of healthy nurseries of flowering plants, managing vase life of cut flowers etc.
50 marks
4. Construction of genomic and cDNA libraries, screening DNA libraries to obtain gene of interest
by complementation technique, colony hybridization.
Suggested Activities: In vitro initiation of callus on artificial medium, seminars on utilization of rDNA
technology, debates on applications of Biotechnology (whether it is a boon or bane to the society) studying
growth patterns, vegetative characteristics of Bt.cotton and identifying the features of its pest resistance
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10. Study project under supervision of lecturer – tissue culture/ genetic engineering
Expected domain skills to be achieved: Ability to prepare artificial nutrient media, preparing
independently, applying various sterilization procedures for media, glassware and biological materials, in
vitro propagation of Banana callus, morphogenesis--s, clonal propagation methods, isolation of plasmid
DNA individually and as a group.
D- GM crops (Photographs)
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Q3. Construct restriction map of circular and/ or linear DNA from the data provided –
08 marks
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50 marks
ii. Values and uses of biodiversity: Ethical and aesthetic values, iii.
Methodologies for valuation, Uses of plants.
ii. Fruits and nuts: Important fruit crops their commercial importance.
Wood, fiber and their uses.
Suggested Readings:
Suggested activities: Study of flora and its diversity in the college campus or local
area,enumerating wild and exotic species(Parthenium,Water hyacinth etc.)
3) Identification of forest trees through bark, wood, flowers, leaves and fruits.
I. Assign the plants A, B and C to their respective families, giving reasons, family
name and classification-2 marks, important diagrams- 3 marks.
15 marks
V. Viva-Voce 5 marks
KEY
A-Cultivated Plant
B- Wild Plant
C –Exotic plant
D- Preservation and canning of fruits, solid and liquid waste management systems in
rural/urban areas
E. Bark/wood/fruit yielding plant
F. Nuts/ Alcoholic beverage plant
G. wood /Fibre yielding plant
Suggested Readings:
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Domain skills expected to achieve: Identification of various plant parts used as medicines
by ethnic groups, understanding the difference between ancient wisdom and modern system
of medicine, traditional medicine at the rescue of curing drug resistant maladies like malaria
and viral diseases, understanding the role of spices in Indian kitchens, their therapeutic role
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I. Identify the specimen A- Give reasons (morphological and anatomical) and draw
labeled sketches 15marks
II. Identify and write about the medicinal uses of B-and C- 2x5= 10 marks.
V. Viva-voce 5 marks
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Total = 50 marks
KEY
C - - Do -
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Suggested Activities: Isolation techniques of active principles from various parts of popular
medicinal plants, debates on the efficacy of plant medicines and palliative cure, volatile oils
from plants-extraction methods, project work on crude drugs
1. Physical and chemical tests for evaluation of unorganized drugs- Asaphoetida. Honey,
Castor oil. Acacia
7. Collection of locally available crude drugs from local venders (minimum of 20)
Domain skills expected to achieve: Identification of various plant parts used as medicines,
extraction of active principles from them, isolation by chromatographic techniques, learning
callus culture techniques for secondary metabolite enrichment and understanding ethno-
pharmacological principles
I. Identify the given crude drugs A& B by morphological study and chemical
tests. 10 marks
II. Perform suitable chemical test and identify the given phytochemical C
10 marks
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Total = 50 marks
KEY
A-Flower/fruit drugs
Principles of microscopy; Light microscopy; Fluorescence microscopy; Electron Microscopy (a) Flow
cytometry (b) Applications of fluorescence microscopy: Chromosome banding, FISH, chromosome
painting; Transmission and Scanning electron microscopy – sample preparation for electron microscopy,
cryofixation, negative staining, shadow casting, freeze fracture, freeze etching.
Unit-V:Preparation of molar, molal and normal solutions, buffers, the art of scientific writing
(12hrs)
Understanding the details on the label of reagent bottles.Molarity and normality of common acids
and bases.Preparation of solutions.Dilutions.Percentage solutions.Molar, molal and normal solutions.
Technique of handling micropipettes; Knowledge about common toxic chemicals and safety measures in
their handling.
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The art of scientific writing and presentation of scientific matter.Scientific writing and ethics.Writing
references.Powerpoint presentation.Poster presentation.
Introduction to copyright-academic misconduct/plagiarism in scientific writing.
Suggested Readings:
Suggested activities: Preparing various laboratory reagents, operating laboratory instruments, noting
instrument readings, calculating results accurately, Skills on writing scientific articles, presentation of
scientific resultsthrough tables, graphs, poster presentations and practicing power point presentations.
Skill in operating laboratory equipment, their upkeep, and adept at various biological techniques. Ability to
prepare molar, molal, normal solutions and solutions of different dilutions.Interpreting scientific results, and
ability to present results in a scientific way through graphs, photographs, poster presentations and power
point presentations.
1. Perform the experiment (A). Write the protocol of the experiment - 15 marks
2. Measure the pH of given sample (B) using pH paper and pH meter. Write the procedure and
observation. 10 marks
3. Identify C, D, and E. Write the principle and use of them. 3X5 -15 marks
4. Viva voce on Field visit 05 marks
5. Record 05 marks
Key
A. Amino acid separation by paper chromatography
B. Milk, Pepsi, Lemon juice etc
C. Camera Lucida/ Micrometer/phase contrast microscope
D. Colorimeter/ Spectrophotometer
E. Chromosome banding, FISH, chromosome painting
PAPER – VIII-B-2
Introduction - history - scope of edible mushroom cultivation, Types of edible mushrooms available in India
–Volvariellavolvacea, Pleurotuscitrinopileatus, Agaricusbisporus. Nutritional and medicinal value of edible
mushrooms; Poisonous mushrooms.
Infrastructure: Substrates (locally available) Polythene bags, vessels, Inoculation hook, inoculation loop, low
cost stove, sieves, culture rack, mushroom unit (Thatched house) water sprayer, tray, small polythene bag.
Mushroom bed preparation - paddy straw, sugarcane trash, maize straw, banana leaves. Factors affecting the
mushroom bed preparation - Low cost technology, composting technology in mushroom production.
Short-term storage (Refrigeration - up to 24 hours) Long term Storage (canning, pickels, papads), drying,
storage in saltsolutions. Nutrition - Proteins - amino acids, mineral elements nutrition - Carbohydrates,
Crude fibre content – Vitamins.
Suggested Readings:
2. Swaminathan, M. (1990) Food and Nutrition. Bappco, The Bangalore Printing and Publishing Co. Ltd.,
No. 88, Mysore Road, Bangalore - 560018.
3. Tewari, Pankaj Kapoor, S.C., (1988). Mushroom cultivation, Mittal Publications, Delhi.
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4. Nita Bahl (1984-1988) Hand book of Mushrooms, II Edition, Vol. I & Vol. II.
5.Biswas, S., M. Datta and S.V. Ngachan. 2011. Mushrooms: A Manual For Cultivation. PHI learning
private Ltd., New Delhi, India.
6. Chang, S. and P.G. Miles. 2004. Mushrooms: cultivation, nutritional value, medicinal effect, and
environmental impact. CRC Press. USA.
Suggested activities: Growing spawn on laboratory prepared medium in petriplates and maintaining,
preparing compost and compost beds, packing of beds, spawning, maintaining moisture, picking, blanching
and packing. Collecting naturally growing mushrooms and identifying them properly,visits to mushroom
houses.
3. Pure culture - preparation of medium (PDA and Oatmeal agar medium) sterilization.
4. Isolation and preparation of spawn under controlled conditions(preparation of mother spawn in saline
bottle and polypropylene bag and their multiplication).
6. Mushroom bed preparation - paddy straw, sugarcane trash, maize straw, banana leaves/waste.
Domain skills expected to achieve: Identification of different edible species, skill in media and substrate
preparation, isolation of pure culture for spawn, compost preparation, and practices in growing methods of
different cultivated mushrooms,Postharvest handling and packing
I. Prepare the culture medium for isolation of spawn and make the slants. Write the protocol for
preparation of the medium (A)
20 marks
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KEY
Cluster Electives - B
III B.Sc.: Botany Syllabus Semester- VI, Theory: Cluster Elective –B-3
B.Sc - BOTANY
SEMESTER-V/VI: THEORY MODEL PAPER
(General Model Paper)
9. a)
Or from unit I
b)
10. a)
Or from unit II
b)
11. a)
Or from unit III
b)
12. a)
Or from unit IV
b)
13. a)
Or from unit V
b)
( 15 marks for unit tests, 5 marks for assignments and remaining 5 marks for seminar etc.)
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Total 750 - - 30 25
#DSC: Domain (Subject) Specific Course (Paper)
Foundation Course: value or skill based
Note: For Science Domain Subjects which had no lab practical component earlier (eg.
Mathematics) the following format is applicable. They, however, will have co-curricular activities
(eg. Problem solving sessions etc.). The total marks will change accordingly for such
combinations. For example for Maths, Physics and Chemistry the total marks will be 700.
DSC (without Lab 100 25 75 6 5
Practical)
*Mid sem exam at the college (The marks split between Formal Test and Co-curricular activities
may be decided by the University concerned). End Sem Exam by the Univ.
*Practical component will not be applicable to those science subjects which had no such
component earlier (ex. Mathematics)
**Syllabus size shall be in accordance with the number of teaching hours
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Total 750 - - 30 25
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SEMESTER – III
Sno Course Total Mid Sem Sem End Teaching Credits
Marks Exam Exam Hours
1 First Language 100 25 75 4 3
(Tel/Hin/Urdu/Sans…)
2 Second Language 100 25 75 4 3
English
3 Foundation Course - 5 50 0 50 2 2
ICT – II
4 Foundation course – 6 50 0 50 2 2
CSS – II
5 DSC 1 Paper-3 100 25 75 4 3
(Core)
6 DSC 1 Practical 50 0 50 2 2
Total 750 - - 30 25
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SEMESTER – IV
Sno Course Total Mid Sem Sem End Teaching Credits
Marks Exam* Exam Hours**
1 Foundation Course – 7 50 0 50 2 2
CSS – 2
2 Foundation Course – 8 50 0 50 2 2
Analytical Skills
3 Foundation Course - 9 50 0 50 2 2
Entrepreneurship
4 Foundation course – 10 50 0 50 2 2
Leadership Education
5 DSC 1 Paper-4 100 25 75 4 3
(Core)
6 DSC 1 Lab Practical 50 0 50 2 2
Total 750 - - 30 23
*Analytical Skills: To be taught by Maths/Stat Teachers (may be partly by English Teachers)
Entrepreneurship: To be taught by Commerce Teachers
Leadership Education: To be taught by Telugu Teachers
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Total 900 - - 30 30
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3 Elective-1: 100 25 75 3 3
DSC 2, Paper -7
(applied/adv)
4 Elective-2 Lab Practical 50 0 50 2 2
5 Elective-1: 100 25 75 3 3
DSC 3, Paper -7
(applied/adv)
6 Elective-3 Lab Practical 50 0 50 2 2
Total 900 - - 30 30
*7th paper of each of the domain specific subjects (1st paper of semester VI) will be a domain related
Elective. More than one Elective may be offered giving choice to students. The Electives may be of Domain
specific applied or advanced (specialization) in nature. The number of Electives may be decided (along with
the syllabus) by the University concerned keeping the feasibility of conduct of University examinations in
view.
** Applied Elective: It is desirable that around 25% of syllabus is taught by field experts. The college has to
make such an arrangement.
*8th paper of each of the domain specific subjects (2nd paper of semester VI) will also be an Elective. The
Electives may be of Inter-domain Clusters**- each Cluster having three papers with or without project work.
or General in nature. The number of Clusters may be decided (along with the syllabus) by the University
concerned keeping the feasibility of conduct of University examinations in view. It is desirable that around
25% of syllabus is taught by field experts.
**Cluster:: In the last semester, for paper-8, each domain subject has one elective totaling three papers for
each student. Electives may be given as Clusters of three papers each for each subject. A student can opt
for all the three papers of the same subject (cluster or stream) including or excluding project work for a
wider learning experience. The student will not study the other two domain subjects for paper-8.